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Squid as food vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid as food and Scup

  • Scup has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 158% more.
  • Squid as food has 16 times more Iron than Scup. Squid as food has 10.84mg of Iron, while Scup has 0.68mg.
  • Scup is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +1494.1%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +458.1%
Contains more Copper +1435.4%
Contains more Manganese +364.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +1494.1%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +458.1%
Contains more Copper +1435.4%
Contains more Manganese +364.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +549%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1317.2%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +549%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1317.2%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +15.2%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +15.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid as food Scup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Scup Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.21g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 3.5g Scup
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 135kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 51mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.68mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 237mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 368mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 3.46mg 0.62mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.065mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.045mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 104IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 31µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.122mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.346mg Scup
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.62µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.271mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.061mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.115mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.967mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.223mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.716mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.945mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.247mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.713mg Scup
Cholesterol 224mg 67mg Scup
Saturated Fat 0.236g Scup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Scup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Squid as food
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.